Halo laser or Microneedling for skin tightening and reducing deep wrinkles? (Photos)

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I’m looking to turn back the clock a bit and reduce the signs of aging; specifically, target fine lines and wrinkles as well as deeper wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. I don’t have issues with hyperpigmentation, but my cheeks and skin puckles and dimples when I smile. Looking to tighten/plump up the skin, promote collagen and help with my wrinkles. Different docs have advised different procedures but keep coming back to Halo or microneedling. Not sure which one will work best - help!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.
Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Ali A. Qureshi, MD · Answer

The reality is that there is no one perfect treatment to address fine lines and wrinkles. Its about having the right regimen and treatment plan. This often includes a good retinol to help with fine lines and it includes energy based devices. I just had my Halo done two ago and am healing well. It helps address wrinkles, skin quality and texture and pigment issues if you have any. It works best when you have the right skin care regimen. I use the Alastin line of products and have been very happy. Ive had micro needling and it usually requires a few treatments. It doesn't treat the deep skin or dermis the way Halo does so there's no way it can do the same thing as Halo. Best, Dr. Ali

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

Great question - there's quite a bit of hype these days about microneedling. It's very inexpensive for offices to add on (tool is usually

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